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THS Theatre Affiliates |
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CA-Bakersfield-Fox |
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TAP-2017-0041 |
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Registration |
Scope & Content |
Current Name: The Fox Theatre Previous Name: The Majestic Fox Theatre Street Address: 2001 H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Opening Date: December 25, 1930 Architect/Firm: S. Charles Lee/Charles P. Skouras Architecture Style: Art Deco Chain Affiliation: N/A Theatre Organ: N/A Seating Capacity: 1500 (current) Screen Count: 1 Current Programming: Community Events, Private Events, Movies, Ballets, Comedy Shows, Concerts Current Projection: Previous Renovations/Work or History: The 1500 seat Fox Theater was designed by famed Los Angeles architect S. Charles Lee. Known for his trademark "The Show Begins on the Sidewalk;" his designs would later gain classic status as paragons of style and beauty. The Fox Theater’s Type I construction consists of poured concrete over steel which would prove itself by withstanding in the 1952 earthquake. In 1953, the original Mediterranean Village interior was replaced with a contemporary Art Deco motif inspired by Fox West Coast Theaters’ Charles P. Skouras. A lavish concession area was added, along with a remodel of the marquee, box office and main entrance — embellished with glitzy 50’s bright metals, terrazzo and neon. Website: http://www.thebakersfieldfox.com |
Search Terms |
California Bakersfield CA-Bakersfield-Fox CA-Bakersfield-Majestic Fox Theatre Affiliates Skouras, Charles P Lee, S Charles Lee, Simeon Charles |